Red Velvet Crinkle Kiss Cookies

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Thinking about making something easy and impressive for your significant other? With minimal effort for their (and your) satisfaction, this rich and decadent delicious goodness will be the perfect way to wow your special someone this Valentine’s Day. The Hershey’s kisses add an unexpected and tasty spin to your average cookie, which pairs perfectly with the classic red velvet. Snuggle up and enjoy.

Red Velvet Crinkle Kisses

Prep Time:15 minutes

Cook Time:15 minutes

Total Time:30 minutes

Servings:2 dozen

Medium

Ingredients

1 1/3 cup All Purpose Flour

2/3 cup granulated sugar

3 tablespoon cocoa powder

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup confectioner's sugar

Red food coloring

Unwrapped Hershey's Kisses

Step 1

Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.

Photo by Hana Brannigan

Step 2

Cream together the butter and sugar, and add the vanilla extract and eggs until well combined.

Photo by Hana Brannigan

Step 3

Add all of the dry ingredients and mix to combine. Add enough food coloring to get your desired color.

Photo by Hana Brannigan

Step 4

Place the dough in a bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours and maximum to overnight.

Photo by Hana Brannigan

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350ºF, line a couple baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

Use a small ice cream scoop to form little balls of dough, coat them in confectioner’s sugar, and place them a couple inches apart on the baking sheets.

Photo by Hana Brannigan

Step 7

Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, remove them from the oven, let them sit for 2 minutes, and place a little Hershey’s kiss on the center of the cookie.